Six finalists announced for Utah NHL nickname
The relocated National Hockey League franchise based out of Salt Lake City, Utah has narrowed the final choices for the name of the team to six. The Smith Entertainment Group […]
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Washington minority owner Magic Johnson hints that “Commanders” name could change
Less than 24 hours after the Washington Commanders officially changed hands, there are already talks of potentially rebranding the franchise again. Former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who acquired a […]
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Cleveland closes out “Indians” era with win over Royals
Since 1915, baseball fans in Cleveland have rooted for an American League franchise in their city known as the “Indians”. While recent years and decades have left the fan-base among […]
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WFT down to three names to replace Redskins
Numerous reports from in and around the nation’s capital are indicating that the NFL’s Washington Football Team has three finalists as the name of the franchise starting in 2022, replacing […]
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Valparaiso University changing nickname to “Beacons”
Citing the use of the former name “Crusaders” by hate groups across the country, tiny Valparaiso University has announced a change to the school’s nickname to “Beacons”, with President Jose […]
Continue ReadingIndians players, owner meet to discuss potential name change
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 […]
Continue ReadingTrump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of pro sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice […]
Continue ReadingIndians manager Francona favors nickname change for club
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona won’t sidestep the hot-button topic any longer. He believes the Indians need to change their contentious nickname. “I think it’s time to move […]
Continue ReadingUNLV removes Hey Reb! statue following student protests
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has removed a statue of its “Hey Reb!” mascot from in front of its alumni center following outcry from student […]
Continue ReadingDebate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – The recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate is […]
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